NRDC Water Expert: “Vast Majority Vulnerable to Pollutants” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014 — The massive Elk River contamination in West Virginia last month highlighted a serious public health threat that requires systematic new safeguards in order to prevent similar accidents around the country, Erik Olson, senior strategic director for health &[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Representative Robin Kelly Launches Student Video Contest in Celebration of Black History Month
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly launched a student video contest today to honor the accomplishments of African-Americans. Students from kindergarten through eighth grade may submit a short video describing why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month. The top videos will be posted on Rep. Kelly’s website, while[Read More…]
Celebrating Five Years – Achievements of the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services Building off the strong base of coverage for children in Medicaid, the creation of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 1997 made a significant investment toward advancing health coverage for children. In the first ten years[Read More…]
Is the TPP Dead? Have We Won?
MASSACHUSETTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. It has been 20 years since NAFTA, (North American free Trade agreement) went into effect with the promise of more equality, more jobs, and a better, more prosperous and peaceful world for all of us. Given that NAFTA has contributed to a world that is a negative[Read More…]
Polar Bear Keeper to Talk at Sierra Club Meeting on February 10
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)–The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, February 10, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). The Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club’s own Christy Mazrimas-Ott, a polar bear keeper at Brookfield Zoo will be giving[Read More…]
Senator Ed Markey Calls for Suspension of Federal Coal Leasing Program
GAO reports confirms unfair coal leasing practices Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Today, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) echoed the Sierra Club and other environmental and community advocacy groups in calling for a temporary suspension of the federal coal leasing program. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released the result of its[Read More…]
DOT Announces Decision to Move Forward with Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Technology for Light Vehicles
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that it will begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology for light vehicles. This technology would improve safety by allowing vehicles to “talk” to each other and ultimately avoid many crashes[Read More…]
Chris Christie’s War on Judicial Independence
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Gov. Chris Christie (R-NJ) has taken unprecedented action to pack the New Jersey Supreme Court with justices who will rule the way he wants, according to a new report released today by the Center for American Progress. As the George Washington Bridge scandal continues to unfold,[Read More…]
Do Something Sweet for Honey Bees This Valentine’s Day!
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. No strawberries, no honey — without bees Valentine’s Day just wouldn’t be the same. In fact, one out of three bites of food depend on honey bee pollination, but they are in danger from the use of neonicotinoid pesticides that Europe has already banned. We know[Read More…]
New Energy Efficiency Standards for External Power Supplies to Cut Consumers’ Utility Bills
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Building on President Obama’s State of the Union address, which called for reducing carbon pollution and helping communities move to greater energy efficiency, the Energy Department today announced new efficiency standards for external power supplies. Over the next 30 years, these standards will help cut carbon pollution[Read More…]
